Bobby pins were once considered the Cinderella (before the glass slipper, naturally) of the hair- accessory world—we'd tuck them away (and buy them in colors that matched our strands) so no one could see all of the work they were doing. Now, by the looks of it, they are meant to headline your entire hairstyle. Need proof? Each model for Zac Posen's Fall 2014 show walked the runway wearing a whopping 60 pins strategically placed for a look that was both retro and modern. Plus, actresses Kate Mara, Diane Kruger, and Emma Stone have all stepped out wearing visible hair pins in wild designs. Check out these 10 fresh ways to DIY the high style for Thanksgiving dinner (and beyond!)—for almost no cost.

1. Ombre 4.0: So, this is one of the looks from Zac Posen's Fall 2014 runway show. A mound of pins was used to create, well, a work of art. Word to the wise: If you hack this hairdo, DO NOT FALL ASLEEP WITH THE PINS IN YOUR HAIR, because all I can say about that, is, "ouch."

2. Geometry Class: Secure your hair off of your face by creating a simple shape, such as a triangle, with your pins. Bonus tip: Use gold or silver bobby pins, like Sephora Collection Pin Ups, $6, on dark hair and use black bobby pins on light hair, so that the pins really pop against your hair color.

4. Brooch the Subject: Twist strands into a messy bun and secure with a few hidden bobby pins. Then stick eight or nine pins halfway into the side of the bun. I'm a fan of this look, and no, I'm not sorry for the cheesy pun.

7. Kiss Kiss: This is total business-in-the-front, party-in the back kind of style—wear your hair down as normal, but slide brightly colored bobby pins into the back or side of your hair into an X-shaped design.

8. Faux Hawk Fab: Super-curly girls can fake a mohawk by pinning their hair up as they normally would—smoothing the sides and securing with bobby pins. But next, take lighter-colored bobby pins and slip them into one side of your hair. Hello, rockstar!

9. Chevron Check: This chevron look is easier to recreate than you might think. Start by looping a few bobby pins together so that they create a longer pin. Next, just slide contrasting-color bobby pins in the hair in an arrow-like row. Voila!

10. Knot Today: A twisty, knotted updo is the visual definition of laid-back chic. Put the cap on this no-mirror-needed style (while securing it into place) by slipping a couple of statement-making pins into it.